Another Tune Idea
13 months ago
“Saturday in the Park” by Chicago (reggae or ska)
David Marriott has written 3 entries about this goal
Two Tunes Transcribed
2 years ago
I lifted two movie themes recorded by the Skatalites:
- Third Man Ska (Theme from the Third Man)
- Guns of Navarrone (Theme from Guns of Navarrone)
My buddy is sending me the next three mp3s for me to transcribe, then we will have five tunes, then I’ll be ready to have a rehearsal. Moving forward!
Getting Ducks in Order
2 years ago
This has been a pet project of mine for a while, and though moving slowly, is coming closer to fruition. I have a buddy in what will be the frontline helping me put it together, but I’m gonna have to take the bull by the horns to get this actually started. So here is the “To Do” list:
1. List of covers to transcribe – from a variety of sources, from classic ska recordings to start, but also include cross-over stuff like The Meters and The Headhunters.
2. Decide on band members—most likely will be myself, Aaron Birrell, Guido Perla and Lamar Lofton. We still need to scope out the guitar thing, but I have some ideas. Also possible addition of my brother Thomas on trumpet.
3. Set some deadlines, particularly for deciding on the other members and getting a first rehearsal together.
4. Come up with a name. No comments on this yet.
OK—I’ve officially transferred this from one of many little lists to my “Master” list here at 43 Things. More in a week or two.
